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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.40, 1,049.22 and 564.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.40, 1,049.22 and 564.57 is: 777.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.40 : 1,049.22 = 564.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.40/1,049.22 = 564.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.40x = 1,049.22 × 564.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.40x = 592,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,358.14/761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.99

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